LBTQ Women's Substance Support Outreach Worker

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as an LBTQ Women's Substance Support Outreach Worker in Birmingham. This role involves engaging with and supporting LBTQ women facing substance misuse challenges. You will provide essential outreach services, working both from the Birmingham LGBT Centre and in the community. With a focus on health improvement and support, this position offers a permanent contract with a competitive salary and generous leave. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of LBTQ women, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Matched pension contributions

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in substance misuse support and outreach work.
• Ability to engage with LBTQ women effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support LBTQ women with substance misuse issues.
• Engage with individuals to reduce health risks.

Skills

Substance misuse support

Community engagement

Outreach work

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant social work qualification

Job description

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Client:

Birmingham LGBT

Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Birmingham LGBT is recruiting to the post of LBTQ Women’s Outreach Worker to join our substance support team to engage with and support LBTQ women in Birmingham.

Birmingham LGBT is recruiting to the post of LBTQ Women’s Outreach Worker to join our community substance support team to identify, engage with and support individuals with substance misuse issues and reduce the incidence of and poor health of Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans and Queer (LBTQ) women in Birmingham within the overall aim of the substance support service.

The successful applicant will join a motivated and enthusiastic team based at the Birmingham LGBT Centre in Central Birmingham and will provide substance support services from the centre and in off-site outreach locations.
Accountable to: Lead Development Officer, Substance Support Service.

Terms:
£24,666 per annum (pro rata) – 18.5 hours per week (plus up to 5% matched pension contributions)
Working on a rota basis including evening and weekend work and some travel to sites in Birmingham and Solihull.
25 days annual leave per annum (pro rata) plus bank holidays.
Permanent contract.

Birmingham LGBT is an equal opportunities employer.

Download an application pack: https://blgbt.org/vacancies/lbtq-womens-substance-support-outreach-worker-18-5-hours-week/

Applications for the position can be made by email and/or hardcopy. We will not accept CV’s.

Closing date: 9am Monday 19th August 2024.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview shortly after the closing date.

For more details contact Matt Lopez on 0121 643 0821

Published: 18th July, 2024

Updated: 19th July, 2024

Author: Unverified User